Alkyl substitution effects on the intercalation of carcinogenic hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon metabolites into DNA

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Fed. Proc., Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7186850

LeBreton, P R

A large number of carcinogenic hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon metabolites intercalate into DNA with binding constants in terms of PO/sub 4//sup -/ concentration which lie in the range 10/sup 3/-10/sup 4/ M/sup -1/. These binding constants are similar to those associated with base stacking and hydrogen bonding interactions that occur naturally in DNA. Previous studies show that different metabolites derived from the same parent hydrocarbon exhibit different binding properties. In recent studies the authors have examined the effects of alkyl substitution on hydrocarbon binding to calf thymus DNA. Such groups can enhance or inhibit carcinogenic activity. Studies of 1-alkyl BP/sup +/ derivatives and of their 7,8-dihydrodiols indicate that the alkyl groups ethyl, isopropyl and t-butyl inhibit intercalation. Methyl groups can either inhibit or enhance intercalation into DNA. The binding constants of DMBA and BA are nearly the same. However, DMA, which is a ..pi.. electron model compound of the bay region diol epoxide of DMBA, binds 6.7 times better than anthracene. Similarly, highly carcinogenic 5-methylchyrsene binds to DNA 3.9 times better than chrysene. /sup +/Abbreviations: BP, benzo(a)pyrene; DMBA, 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene; BA, benz(a)anthracene DMA, 9,10-dimethylanthracene.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
• OSTI ID: 7186850
• Report Number(s): CONF-8606151-
• Journal Information: Fed. Proc., Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol.; (United States), Journal Name: Fed. Proc., Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol.; (United States) Vol. 45:6; ISSN FEPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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